Fool’s Game

by Heather Huffman

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 BLURB

At the request of the U.S. Government, Caitlyn O’Rourke faked her death years ago, only to be reborn as the Cat—a deadly black-ops agent tasked with working for the shadowy organization Chameleon and doing the jobs that can’t be done in the light of day. Now, on the verge of taking down a notorious drug lord and rescuing a captured Chameleon agent, Cat is targeted for assassination…from within. But who’s making the call, and why?

As she attempts to uncover answers and stay alive, Cat finds herself working alongside Cody Kingsley, the mysterious senator who broke her heart and betrayed her long ago. Along with an inner circle of fellow agents, Cat and Cody must untangle the web of lies that surrounds them before it’s too late.

From the sultry streets of New Orleans to a secluded plantation in Ecuador to Washington, DC, Cat must elude an agent hell-bent on her destruction while figuring out how high up the ladder the conspiracy reaches. At the same time, she must work through her tumultuous and conflicting emotions where both Cody and fellow agent Galloway—who may or may not have her best interests at heart—are concerned.

A thrill ride of emotions, suspense, and action, Fool’s Game intertwines matters of the heart and survival …and the only thing certain is that Cat will never be the same.

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 EXCERPT

“Someone should warn him about pickpockets,” Cat muttered as she counted out several hundred dollars. A piece of paper fell from the wallet and onto her feet. She set the billfold aside and unfolded the paper. Sorrow tugged at her heart as she studied the old newspaper clipping and the picture of the young woman it contained.

It was her own obituary. She leaned against the chair, eyeing the man she knew as Peyton Winthrop. Why was he carrying around Caitlyn O’Rourke’s obituary? Needing a minute to collect her thoughts, Cat slid the paper in her pocket and returned the wallet to the jacket before slipping out onto the balcony to lean against the cool brick wall.

Mildly curious as to what had been written about her, she pulled out the article and skimmed it. Just the usual facts: name, rank and age. Her only family had been a brother who had died in the same plane crash. It was rather sad. Not only had her life been summarized easily in one paragraph, but an entire lineage had died out with a piece of paper left as the only testament of its existence.

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MY REVIEW OF FOOL’S GAME BY HEATHER HUFFMAN

Cody awoke from the dream calling Caitlyn.

Cat awoke and looked around. It felt like Cody was there with her.

Caitlyn had been “killed”, only to come back as Cat. Cat, Ella, her best friend, and Jack, Cat’s brother, had faked their deaths. She went to work for Chameleon, a black ops government organization. She now considered herself an avenger. Her current mission was to rescue an agent that had been taken by the Barrera drug family. But someone had other plans for her.

Cat was being sent to New Orleans. She was to target Peyton Winthrop. His company was a front for trafficking drugs. But Peyton was not who she thought he was.

The newspaper had exposed her, even though they didn’t know she was a woman.

President Harrison Warner called the Chameleons vigilantes and threw them to the wolves. Was there more to the story?

Cody came across as a playboy Illinois State senator, but he was also a member of Chameleon and was determined to keep Cat safe. He had failed her once and would not do so again.

When Cat disappeared from New Orleans, Cody knew he’d been used to set her up. Now he would stop at nothing to find her.

Nobody was who they appeared to be. Letting their guard down could get them killed. How high up in the government did the corruption go? If all the Chameleons are dead it would stay a secret.

Cody was preparing to go to New Orleans, when David, a newspaper reporter, approached him. He would cross the line by talking David. Cody thought for a moment then said,

“How’d you like to break the biggest story America has seen in years?”

You will have to read the book to find out why I included this video. Does that peak your interest?

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I grabbed this book for Review for the tour because of the subject matter. Fool’s Game by Heather Huffman is a thriller dealing with drugs, political corruption and secret government plots. The characters didn’t know who to trust and neither will you. Nothing is at seems and the book will keep you guessing.

The synopsis mentioned New Orleans and I have walked those streets many times. I like it when I feel some connection to a place or character in the book.

I loved Fool’s Game, but the book didn’t quite get there for me.  The writing kept me interested and reading, and I did feel a sense of anticipation and suspense.

The characters were interesting and at times hilarious. I like when an author adds humor to a serious book. It seems more realistic, as do the characters.

I didn’t like that Cat spent so much time crying. I just didn’t see her, a kick-ass black ops agent, acting like a cry baby. She could be vulnerable and feminine without crying at the drop of a hat. She does have a ‘do what I must do attitude’ and comes through in times of crisis.

Cody and Cat have a past history and have to deal with their relationship along with everything else that is going on. They have never gotten over their feelings for each other and I kept wondering who was going to make the first move.

 QUOTES

 “The testosterone section can’t seem to play nice.

 “You are logic and I am instinct, between us we just might get it it right.”

 Cat’s nickname for Cody – Lion “…Lion declares himself King….sits in the shade watching his ass spread while others do his dirty work.”

 “So, what’s next?”   “A game of cat and mouse.”   “More like a Fool’s Game. “

 4 STARS – Would Highly Recommend To Others

 Overall, Fool’s Game by Heather Huffman is an entertaining read. I received the book in return for an honest and unbiased review. I am happy to add the book to my Read list and look forward to reading more of her work.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Heather Huffman calls the beautiful Missouri Ozarks home. When not writing, this homesteading mother is cheering one of her three sons on at a sporting event, making dandelion fritters, or tending the family’s myriad of animals, which includes alpacas, goats, chickens and ducks. Heather’s optimistic and sometimes quirky view of life often finds its way into her novels.

 

Heather is the author of Throwaway, Ties that Bind, Jailbird, Suddenly a Spy, Ring of Fire, Tumbleweed, Devil in Disguise and Roses in Ecuador. You can find out more about her family’s adventures as they strive to live off the land on a small farm, as well as her writing and charitable work, on www.heatherhuffman.net.

 Booktrope:  http://booktrope.com/book/fools-game/

 GIVEAWAY

Heather will be awarding an ebook (international) of ROSES IN ECUADOR by Heather Huffman, at each stop, along with a grand prize of an autographed paperback (US only) of RING OF FIRE to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour.

The more you follow the tour and comment, the better your chances of winning. The tour dates can be found below:

 TOUR SCHEDULE

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